José Figueroa y Torres, also known by his noble title of Viscount of Irueste, was a Spanish politician of the Restoration. He was a football pioneer in Madrid, being the fundamental head behind the foundations of the very first legalized sports club in the country, Cricket and Football Club of Madrid in 1879, serving the entity as its first-ever president.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the Congress of Deputies, Civil Governor of the Province of Madrid
Citizenship: Spain
Born: March 8, 1857
Died

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José Figueroa y Torres

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About José Figueroa y Torres

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the Congress of Deputies, Civil Governor of the Province of Madrid
Citizenship: Spain
Born: March 8, 1857
Died

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June 11, 1901

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